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Researchers develop pioneering method to identify lytic enzymes for optimum bacteria killing characteristics

With the worrying rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs like MRSA, scientists from a wide range of disciplines are teaming up to identify alternative therapies to keep them at bay.

5 Oct 2010

Mayo Clinic implements Medidata Rave technology to manage multi-site clinical research studies

Mayo Clinic is making it easier for industry sponsors and investigators at sites across the country to collaborate with Mayo on complex and groundbreaking research studies and clinical trials.

5 Oct 2010

cobas TaqScreen DPX Test now available with CE Mark: Roche

Roche announced today that the cobas TaqScreen DPX Test for use on the cobas s 201 system is now available with the CE Mark. It is the first IVD test to offer complete coverage of all human genotypes of parvovirus B19 (B19V) and hepatitis A virus (HAV) in one assay.

5 Oct 2010

mtDNA deletion: New biomarker for identifying malignant prostate cancer

Mitomics, world leader in the research and development of mitochondrial genome-based products to improve clinical insight and therapeutic decisions, today announced the publication of new research in the Canadian Urological Association Journal (CUAJ) showing that large-scale deletions in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) can indicate cellular changes that are associated with the development of cancer.

5 Oct 2010

Gen-Probe submits 510(k) application to FDA for APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis assay on TIGRIS system

Gen-Probe Incorporated announced today that the Company has submitted a 510(k) application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its APTIMA® Trichomonas vaginalis assay on the fully automated TIGRIS® system.

5 Oct 2010

Researchers investigate ways to increase survival rate in patients with Parkinson's disease

New research shows how old people are when they first develop Parkinson's disease is one of many clues in how long they'll survive with the disease. The research is published in the October 5, 2010, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5 Oct 2010

Family based treatment more effective than traditional individual-based therapy for anorexia nervosa

An anorexia nervosa treatment strategy that promotes parental involvement in restoring an adolescent to healthy weight and eating habits is more effective than traditional individual-based anorexia nervosa therapy, according to new research.

5 Oct 2010

Materialise launches SurgiCase Orthopaedics for complex reconstructive bone procedures

Putting an end to the search for a tool that will allow orthopaedic surgeons craft patient-specific solutions to extraordinary cases, Materialise is announcing the launch of SurgiCase(R) Orthopaedics. It's a comprehensive service that centers on the use of CT/MRI images in virtual surgical planning, the construction of cutting and drill guides individualized to fit the patient, and physical patient models.

5 Oct 2010

Maternal serotonin deficiency linked to development of ADHD in children

Children whose mothers are genetically predisposed to have impaired production of serotonin appear more likely to develop attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in life, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

5 Oct 2010

Ozark Health announces partnership with St. John's Regional Medical Center

Ozark Health Plan announced today that it has formed a new partnership with St. John's Regional Medical Center, a top ranked hospital in Joplin, MO.

5 Oct 2010

Researchers call for sustained funding to move HIV vaccine R&D ahead

At the AIDS Vaccine 2010 conference last week in Atlanta, researchers emphasized the need for sustained funding for vaccine research and development in order to further progress toward an HIV vaccine, SciDev.Net reports.

5 Oct 2010

Nasal CPAP machine may cause craniofacial changes

The use of a nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) machine for more than 2 years may cause craniofacial changes in adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

5 Oct 2010

Polymer Group to be acquired by Blackstone affiliate

Polymer Group, Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Blackstone Capital Partners V L.P. This transaction is the result of the strategic review process initiated by PGI on April 7, 2010, and is expected to close prior to the end of the first quarter of 2011.

5 Oct 2010

Research on spatial memories may lead to potential treatments for addiction and obesity

A researcher from the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta has discovered a mechanism underlying some forms of obesity and addictions which could lead to a treatment for both diseases.

5 Oct 2010

Novo Nordisk announces $73M expansion of Clayton insulin delivery systems manufacturing facility

Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company and leader in diabetes care, today announced a $73 million expansion of its Clayton, NC manufacturing facility to accommodate increased production capacity for the Company's insulin delivery devices.

5 Oct 2010

Maternal influenza vaccination prevents flu in infants

Babies whose mothers who receive influenza vaccines while pregnant appear less likely to be infected with flu or hospitalized for respiratory illnesses in their first six months of life, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the February 2011 print issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

5 Oct 2010

Researchers are developing new drug for osteoporosis

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a group of substances in the body that play a key role in controlling bone density, and on this basis they have begun development of a drug for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and other bone disorders.

5 Oct 2010

Calif. Governor signs law for oversight of CT scans; Ariz. man's transplant on hold because of Medicaid cuts; Texas pharmacies sue CVS Caremark

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed tough new legislation tightening oversight of diagnostic CT scans, largely in response to the overdosing of hundreds of patients who underwent brain scans for stroke in 2008 and 2009.

5 Oct 2010

Carolinas HealthCare System to launch new cancer institute with $20M gift from Leon Levine Foundation

Officials at Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS), today announced a major gift from the Leon Levine Foundation that will support major innovations in the delivery of cancer care in communities served by CHS, which comprises 32 affiliated hospitals in North and South Carolina.

5 Oct 2010

HGS receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for ZALBIN drug

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. today announced that, as expected, it has received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Company's Biologics License Application (BLA) for 900-mcg ZALBIN (albinterferon alfa-2b, known in Europe as JOULFERON®) dosed every two weeks for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C.

5 Oct 2010

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Researchers develop pioneering method to identify lytic enzymes for optimum bacteria killing characteristics

Mayo Clinic implements Medidata Rave technology to manage multi-site clinical research studies

cobas TaqScreen DPX Test now available with CE Mark: Roche

mtDNA deletion: New biomarker for identifying malignant prostate cancer

Gen-Probe submits 510(k) application to FDA for APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis assay on TIGRIS system

Researchers investigate ways to increase survival rate in patients with Parkinson's disease

Family based treatment more effective than traditional individual-based therapy for anorexia nervosa

Materialise launches SurgiCase Orthopaedics for complex reconstructive bone procedures

Maternal serotonin deficiency linked to development of ADHD in children

Ozark Health announces partnership with St. John's Regional Medical Center

Researchers call for sustained funding to move HIV vaccine R&D ahead

Nasal CPAP machine may cause craniofacial changes

Polymer Group to be acquired by Blackstone affiliate

Research on spatial memories may lead to potential treatments for addiction and obesity

Novo Nordisk announces $73M expansion of Clayton insulin delivery systems manufacturing facility

Maternal influenza vaccination prevents flu in infants

Researchers are developing new drug for osteoporosis

Calif. Governor signs law for oversight of CT scans; Ariz. man's transplant on hold because of Medicaid cuts; Texas pharmacies sue CVS Caremark

Carolinas HealthCare System to launch new cancer institute with $20M gift from Leon Levine Foundation

HGS receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for ZALBIN drug

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